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The East River was the site of one of the greatest disasters in the history of New York City when, in June 1904, the PS General Slocum sank near North Brother Island due to a fire. It was carrying 1,400 German-Americans to a picnic site on Long Island for an annual outing.
East River, navigable tidal strait linking Upper New York Bay with Long Island Sound, New York City, U.S. It separates Manhattan Island from Brooklyn and Queens. About 16 miles (26 km) long and 600–4,000 feet (200–1200 metres) wide, it connects with the Hudson River via the Harlem River and Spuyten.
The East River flows beneath some of our most iconic bridges, but the waterway itself is a hallmark of New York City. The 16-mile span, which connects Upper New York Bay on its south end to...
New York is a concrete jungle, but locals are constantly seeking out nature in the city. Its East River has a waterfront where just about everything, from fine dining to exercising, provides opportunities to relax and escape the business of Manhattan without having to leave it.
The East River, a vital waterway in New York City, spans 16 miles (26 km) as a tidal estuary, contradicting its name as it’s not a true river. It connects Upper New York Bay with Long Island Sound, distinctly separating the Bronx on the North American mainland from Queens on Long Island, and also dividing Manhattan from the boroughs of Queens ...
Today, this unique span across the East River is the busiest bridge in all of New York City. According to 2009 estimates, over 180,000 vehicles cross from one side to the other an average weekday.
Perhaps the liveliest itinerary is the East River route, which travels between Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan and Hunter’s Point South in Queens, with stops along the way in Brooklyn and Manhattan. To get you started, we’ve put together a handy guide to hotspots at three of the most exploration-worthy neighborhoods on the route.
The East River, stretching over 14 nautical miles from the Battery at the southern tip of Manhattan to Long Island Sound, is not just a waterway but a cornerstone of New York's maritime heritage. Separating Manhattan and the Bronx from Brooklyn and Queens, this river offers cruisers both challenges and spectacular cityscape views.
This post is about the NYC Ferry (a.k.a. East River Ferry) service including information about tickets, schedules, routes, and what you'll see along each route.
The magnificent East River of New York is a 14-nm-long body of water that separates the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx from Brooklyn and Queens. The river passes under eight high-level bridges that are set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.